“The mandate received by the government in 2015, was for governance – reforms, swift action regarding the accusation of corruption leveled at Rajapaksa, less radicalism regarding constitutional reforms and continuation of the developmental policies of the Rajapaksa regime. However, there has been no visible action against the corrupt,” he told Doha based Al Jazeera.

The Opposition Calls for Government Resignation

Emboldened by the landslide victory in the local election, the Sri Lankan opposition has called for the resignation of the government.

Addressing a news briefing held at the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna office in Colombo to declare the election victory, MP Gunawardane said the Government had no option but to resign. #LGPollsSLpic.twitter.com/GOutGoahCm